THE North East’s budding Andy Murrays are being offered a volley good chance of playing on the hallowed turf of Wimbledon.

The HSBC Road to Wimbledon National 14 and Under Challenge, the largest national junior grass court tournament of its kind, gives young players from all of the country the opportunity to compete at local, county and national level.

Last year Newcastle’s Ben Lott reached the boys’ final, where he was beaten by Scott Clayton from Jersey 6-2, 1-6, 6-1. He said: “Getting the chance to play at Wimbledon was amazing – there is a great atmosphere there.

“I would love to play on Centre Court in the future.”

British tennis star Tim Henman will support the competition and award the prizes on Finals Day at Wimbledon in August.